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Two Houston-based oil giants have agreed on an acquisition deal valued at more than $17 billion. ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil and says the deal adds complementary properties to its existing US portfolio. Energy analyst Andrew Lipow joins FOX 26 to give more insight on the merger.

How much people are spending on their monthly bills could decide this year's race for the White House as both Biden and Trump say they have the best plan to boost the economy. FOX's Chelsea Torre reports on what voters are saying.

Property tax appraisals have been arriving in millions of mailboxes in recent weeks on the heels of federal Tax Day. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says many property owners will get a chance to argue how much they should pay.

Drivers have likely noticed an increase in gas prices in recent weeks, adding several dollars to the cost of a fill-up. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has a look at some of the factors causing the price hike.

The federal government is unveiling rules that relax requirements for electric vehicles and car emissions. President Biden saying this is a step toward the US leading the world in making clean cars and trucks. FOX 26 anchor Anthony Antoine is here to tell us what it all means.

The COVID-19 pandemic amplified issues of short staffing, stress, and burnout for nurses. All of those issues have yet to go away.

Americans are paying more for gas this week than they have since November and AAA says prices could keep climbing in the coming weeks. FOX's Jake Karalexis reports on the increase.

Financial markets had a significant selloff after the government reported January inflation was higher than expected. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says for customers, the news is something many already know.

Married couples have some big decisions to make this tax season, whether to file together or decide to file separately. Rebekah Howard, owner of Howard Certified Public Accountants breaks down the pros and cons of each.

The growing business of exporting 'liquified natural gas' from mostly Gulf Coast facilities got an election-year detour from the White House. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says the administration has put the brakes on any new permits.

The Biden Administration is touting new numbers showing growth in the economy. FOX's Connor Hansen reports the president is trying to pick up momentum heading into the general election.

Congress's top tax writers are pushing a new bipartisan tax agreement which includes numerous tax breaks for parents and U.S. companies. FOX News Correspondent Rebekah Castor breaks down the numbers.

Although inflation continues to slow down, from a one-time high of more than nine percent, a lot of consumers are still finding prices stubbornly high. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says many of the companies that make things we buy want to keep it that way.

Inflation in the U.S. increased in December after a rapid cooling through most of 2023. FOX Business Correspondent Edward Lawrence has more.

A U.S. government shutdown is looming and time is running out for lawmakers. FOX's Caroline Shively reports on how lawmakers are flexing their muscles to get what they want.

Employers added more jobs than expected in December ending a year that defies predictions. Despite signs of a resilient economy, FOX 26's Business Reporter Tom Zizka says there may be some trouble behind the headline.